Last updated Jun 25, 2022 | Published on May 17, 2012 | Neighborhood Watch
From Rockledge Neighborhood Watch:
Hello Neighbors!
I hope you all had a great week.
I know we have been talking a lot about vehicle burglaries lately, but this week we had an occupied burglary in the area of Woodhaven Apartments. The resident left their sliding glass door open through the night. The suspect entered the sliding glass door while the resident was asleep and burglarized the residence. The residents awoke to the suspect in the residence. The suspect became startled and fled the residence. No one was harmed in this incident but it could have ended much differently. It is very easy to become complacent and feel safe in your neighborhoods, but we all need to remember, crime can happen anywhere! It is tempting to leave your doors and windows open at night when the evenings are as nice as they have been lately and rising costs of electric bills. Below are a few tips for home safety…
* Please close and lock all of your doors.
* If you have a sliding glass door, install and use a pin lock and charley bar. Also place some type of dowel in the track of the sliding door
* If you are leaving your windows open, please use window locks so the windows can only be opened a small amount for ventilation.
* Have proper lighting outside of your residence.
* Install security lights outside your residence and leave porch lights and outside lights on through the night.
* Make sure your bushes in front of your residences are trimmed properly.
* Install a security system at your residence and if you already have one, make sure it is being utilized.
* Install surveillance video at your residence and if you already have one, make sure it is working properly and you know how to review and record the information for the police.
Also this week…
A joint investigation with the Rockledge and Cocoa Police Departments was conducted and a search warrant was issued at a residence in Pelican Harbor. Two arrests were made for several charges of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation and Child Abuse from both departments. This investigation is ongoing.
Six arrests were made this week for drug related charges and three arrests were made for active warrants. Several other arrests were made for other charges including but not limited to carrying a concealed weapon, aggravated battery, trespass after warning and fraudulent checks.
The Rockledge Police Department has added a new anonymous tip area to the Rockledge Police Department website. The Rockledge Police Department is always striving for new and better ways to help deter and solve crime. This can be a great tool. if you have a tip related to any type of crime please feel free to use this site. We have also added on the City of Rockledge Facebook page a copy of the City’s peddler, solicitor and canvas permit with the below verbage. Never allow a solicitor or someone you do not know in your home. Be aware that criminals often use this as a ploy to case your residents or find potential targets for crimes
IMPORTANT ALERT ABOUT DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION
Anyone appearing at your door trying to sell or take orders for merchandise or services of any kind must have on their person a valid permit (see sample). A Peddler, Solicitor or Canvasser Permit is a wallet-sized card issued by the Rockledge Building Services Division to individuals who have successfully completed a background check by the Rockledge Police Department. If an unexpected solicitor appears at your door, ask to see the permit; if the person is not able to produce the permit card or makes an excuse concerning its whereabouts, call the Rockledge Police immediately. Even people wearing a recognizable logo MUST HAVE the permit card on their person.
I have talked to many residents who have observed suspicious activity but have not reported it to the police. Know that the Rockledge Police Department is here to take your calls. If you see a suspicious person or vehicle in your area, report it right away! Please be observant for such things as personal, clothing and vehicle descriptors, but do not engage the subjects, contact the Rockledge Police Department.
Last updated Jun 25, 2022 | Published on May 17, 2012 | Neighborhood Watch
Date: May 16, 2012
Author: Detective Quiroga #108
Subject: BOLO
On May 15, 2012 at approximately 3 to 4 PM, a large pick-up truck with an unidentified white male driver approached three juvenile boys (ages 11 and 12 years old) at a Walgreens Pharmacy located at 925 Barton Boulevard in the City of Rockledge, Florida. Once in contact with the boys, the unidentified male stated to the boys to get into his vehicle, so that he could give them a ride home. Afraid and surprised of the white male’s solicitation, the boys ran from the scene.
At this point in time, based on the description given by the juveniles, the white male was observed having short dirty blonde hair and possibly in his forties. Collectively the boys were not sure on the color of the truck, however were sure that the truck did have a camper shell attached. The truck could possibly be green, tan, black, or black and tan in color. At this point in time, there is no criminal charges on the subject, however be aware that this subject could be attempting to solicit young children. There is no further information at this time, should any further assistance be needed you can contact Detective Quiroga #108 of the Rockledge Police Department Criminal Investigation Division # 321-690-3988 Ext. 3108. Case Report # 2012-00015728.
Last updated Jun 25, 2022 | Published on Apr 15, 2012 | Neighborhood Watch
A rash of Rockledge vehicle burglaries have been experienced since early this month. Following is an excerpt from the original post the first week of April, and an update along with photos of a person of interest. Take the time to review this information in case you may have information of benefit for solving these crimes.
Previous article:
The criminal element was active again this holiday weekend. A number of vehicles in the River Ridge, Breezeswept and Rockledge Drive areas were burglarized from 4 AM to 6 AM on Friday and from 4AM to 7AM on Saturday. All of the vehicles were again unlocked.
In addition to asking all residents to take the extra time to LOCK your vehicle doors and REMOVE ALL BELONGINGS, Officer Manzo is also asking the residents of the above neighborhoods, if they have any suspect info or video surveillance to please contact the RPD.
As an added note, please recognize that these vehicle burglaries are not constrained to one particular area and as a result, ALL neighborhoods need to step up their observation and reporting efforts for any suspicious activities. Only through a collective and concerted effort will we be successful in our neighborhood watch program.
Update:
The attached file offers a picture of an individual the RPD is looking for who might have information related to a series of recent vehicle burglaries in Rockledge. Please disseminate the attached to your cognizant neighborhood watch contacts. If you have any knowledge of who this individual might be or his whereabouts, please contact the RPD per the guidance included in the document.
Person of interest photos
Last updated Jun 25, 2022 | Published on Apr 15, 2012 | Neighborhood Watch
The following post from the Philips Landing neighborhood watch and excerpt from the Cocoa Police article may be of interest to residents of Three Meadows. While the criminal activities mentioned have not currently been experienced here, it never hurts to be aware of surrounding neighborhood events.
Rockledge Integrated Neighborhood Watch Coordinators,
I just received the attached from our Cocoa Police Dept liaison and although applicable to the Cocoa area, there is NOTHING that prevents similar criminal actions from slipping south to Rockledge. Note that the burglaries are during the day and night and made through the easy access of UNLOCKED doors or screens! Protect yourself and your community. Do not make either an easy mark for the criminal element. Call the Rockledge Police for ANY observed suspicious activity or individuals.
As always, thank you for your continued support of the neighborhood watch program. Collectively, we ARE making a difference.
Kevin
Article:
Residential Burglaries on Indian River Drive
Over the last several weeks, several residential burglaries have been reported on Indian River Drive from Peachtree Street to S.R. 528. The burglaries are being committed during daytime and nighttime hours. The suspects are gaining entry by unlocked doors or by cutting the screen and reaching into unlock the doors.
Residents are asked to keep their eyes open for anyone that appears suspicious or who believes to be suspicious persons at anytime of the day and to call the police department. Please call police at (321) 639-7620 or just dial 911.
Last updated Jun 25, 2022 | Published on Apr 15, 2012 | Local Interest
Residents of Three Meadows who have expired, or unused drugs (or know someone who does) will find the attached notice from the Rockledge police department of benefit. This national initiative provides individuals with a responsible manner to safely dispose of such drugs without the hassle of Q&A.
“Unused and expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. Please dispose of them properly, don’t flush them and contaminate the water supply. Safeguard the environment, keep them off the streets, prevent accidental poisoning and abuse; let’s work to save lives.”
For more information, review the article here: National Take Back Initiative
